West Pharmaceutical Services

Senior Solution Architect, SAP – Production Planning

West Pharmaceutical Services

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Exton • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Collaborates with Production & Operations functions to define, deliver and support D&T enabled business solutions.
  • Help define strategic direction, determine business needs, design & deliver technical solutions for Production planning, and manage team members.
  • Primary accountability for the delivery of Production planning with integration to Quality, including project delivery, system enhancement and production support in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures.
  • Utilizes deep understanding of the overall vision and business needs to collaborate with Production, operations, and Supply Chain to define detailed business requirements.
  • Interprets any issues and recommending solutions or best practices.
  • Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet defined business requirements.
  • People Management, work distribution, Performance evaluation. Cross functional team coordination.
  • Mentor and Coach the team to perform their task successfully.
  • Provide system support and maintenance in alignment with standards and process set within the ERP-SAP S4 Hana Services Delivery model, West policies and procedures as well as Regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science required or Bachelor's Degree Information Systems required
  • 8+ years of related work experience
  • Deep expertise, understanding and knowledge of SAP – system functionality and technical understanding of SAP S4HANA Production planning, Manufacturing, Quality and related areas ( PP, QM, EWM)
  • Should have experience in configuring and developing manufacturing solutions in SAP S/4HANA, along with integrating other areas such as QM and EWM
  • SAP S4 HANA knowledge required, ideally actively involved in implementation of production and Quality
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
  • Proficient English language skills
Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
  • Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
  • Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SAP S4HANAProduction planningManufacturing solutionsQuality managementEWMSystem functionalityTechnical understandingConfigurationDevelopmentProject delivery
Soft Skills
People managementPerformance evaluationMentoringCoachingCollaborationAutonomous workJudgmentMulti-priority managementSense of urgencyCross-functional coordination
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information Systems